MYRModel Year Report

2018 Ford Fusion

▲ Better than typical
2018 Ford Fusion
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
441
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2018

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

46% of complaints

Complaints per year

2006: 730 complaints 2006 2007: 1,064 complaints 2008: 1,353 complaints 2008 2009: 1,022 complaints 2010: 5,129 complaints 2010 2011: 2,787 complaints 2012: 2,515 complaints 2012 2013: 1,789 complaints 2014: 1,329 complaints 2014 2015: 991 complaints 2016: 1,623 complaints 2016 2017: 1,112 complaints 2018: 441 complaints 2018 441 2019: 315 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2020
2006: 730 complaints 2006 2007: 1,064 complaints 2007 2008: 1,353 complaints 2008 2009: 1,022 complaints 2009 2010: 5,129 complaints 2010 2011: 2,787 complaints 2011 2012: 2,515 complaints 2012 2013: 1,789 complaints 2013 2014: 1,329 complaints 2014 2015: 991 complaints 2015 2016: 1,623 complaints 2016 2017: 1,112 complaints 2017 2018: 441 complaints 2018 441 2019: 315 complaints 2019 2020: 182 complaints 2020
2006: 730 complaints 2006 2007: 1,064 complaints 2007 2008: 1,353 complaints 2008 2009: 1,022 complaints 2009 2010: 5,129 complaints 2010 2011: 2,787 complaints 2011 2012: 2,515 complaints 2012 2013: 1,789 complaints 2013 2014: 1,329 complaints 2014 2015: 991 complaints 2015 2016: 1,623 complaints 2016 2017: 1,112 complaints 2017 2018: 441 complaints 2018 441 2019: 315 complaints 2019 2020: 182 complaints 2020

2018: 441 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2006730
20071,064
20081,353
20091,022
20105,129
20112,787
20122,515
20131,789
20141,329
2015991
20161,623
20171,112
2018441
2019315
2020182

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

46% · 205 reports
Show complaint excerpts

There is a known coolant intrusion into the engine that caused the engine to suddenly only go to a certain speed while on the freeway. It could have caused an accident on the freeway by suddenly going at such a slow speed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21

Power train

25% · 110 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Terrible car, after long thinking about it the last accident in this car I think was caused from the transmission literally as soon as I put it in reverse it acted as if I was accelerating and proceeded out of the parking spot a little bit, another...

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-20

Engine and engine cooling

20% · 87 reports

Most commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve) and engine.

Show complaint excerpts

See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-23

Electrical system

6% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and high tension/spark plug wires.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Son was driving 20 mph and Vehicle acted like it shut off, door chime started dinging, steering and brakes locked up and my son crashed into a group of trees, totaling the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-08-24

Fuel/propulsion system

5% · 22 reports

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. R
    2018-04-30Steering18V167000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2022-08-08Recall queryClosed 2023-03-24 Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures
  3. R
    2023-06-27Service brakes, hydraulic23V162000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2018 Ford Fusion — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 205 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 110 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 87 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 18V167000 · Steering
  • Recall 23V162000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

Other years of this model

See all years ranked →

Best years3 years

Worst years3 years

FAQ

Is the 2018 Ford Fusion reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Ford Fusion is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford Fusion?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 Ford Fusion have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.